James Haskell, the former rugby star and current Celebs Go Dating contestant, shocked fans with his candid confession about having a crush on his co-star, Coleen Nolan. During a lively interview on This Morning, James revealed his admiration for the 61-year-old star, saying, “We’ve bonded really well… especially Coleen, I’ve got a real crush on her. If we weren’t restricted, I’d definitely give her a spin.”
A Flirty Moment on This Morning
The confession caused a stir as James, 41, shared his feelings with hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley. The playful moment took an unexpected turn when Ben surprised James by bringing Coleen into the studio. The two shared a warm embrace before James cheekily joked, “Do you wanna sit on my knee?” prompting laughter from Coleen, who playfully shot back, “Not again.”
Their flirty banter continued as James teased: “I had to put multiple locks on the door, she was coming at me, trying to climb through the window.”
James Haskell’s Awkward Celebs Go Dating Mixer
However, James’ journey on Celebs Go Dating hasn’t been all smooth sailing. In a recent mixer event, dating experts Paul C Brunson, Anna Williamson, and Dr. Tara were not impressed by his efforts to connect with the other singletons. After an awkward conversation with a woman named Scarlett, where he asked if she had a “party trick,” the experts were quick to call him out, with Dr. Tara bluntly stating, “Dude’s got no game.”
Anna echoed the sentiment, saying, “James is a good guy, but he’s not playing at his peak performance.” The experts then confronted him, urging him to open up more and lean into vulnerability with his potential matches.
James Haskell’s Confession
Reflecting on the feedback, James admitted in his confessional, “Yeah, not a great start. I’ve been told my chat is absolute s**t house, which is shocking to the very core as I thought I was doing alright.”
Will James be able to improve his dating skills, or will his crush on Coleen remain just that—a crush? Find out on Celebs Go Dating, airing tonight at 9pm on E4.
